Monthly Archive: May 2009

Avoid the Dining Etiquette Faux Pas that Can Cost You

Articles, Make Your Best Impression Blog   ·   May 31, 2009

  Well, you might ask yourself what is the relevance of understanding the silent service code? Did you know that most business deals are made while sharing a meal? How often do you have a business encounter with a potential employer or a prospective client? Not only do you have to be dressed appropriately for [...]

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Make Your Best Impression Blog, News & Testimonials, Press Room / Media   ·   May 26, 2009

Let’s talk about the truth…the good, the bad and the ugly. With the current recession, corporate bail outs, and the freeze on meetings and business travel, our industry is facing unchartered waters. Today we have more supply than demand; therefore more hotels are competing for their piece of the pie. Suddenly destinations that were once [...]

Memorial Day- Freedom is NOT Free

Articles, Make Your Best Impression Blog   ·   May 24, 2009

All of us in this country are privileged. Yes, we live in challenging times; however, we still have the freedom to make our own decisions, worship as we choose and follow our passion. When I was twenty years old, I had the chance to go to Czechoslovakia after the 1989 Velvet Revolution. The Berlin Wall [...]

Don’t Ignore That Small Still Voice

Make Your Best Impression Blog   ·   May 17, 2009

Have you ever had a feeling that you needed to do something for someone  or give someone a call yet ignored that feeling?  I would venture to guess that this has happened from time to time. I know that it has happened to me in the past; however, I now know that when this happens [...]

New Strategies For Small Business – Value Perception

Articles   ·   May 14, 2009

There is a value perception that goes with price cutting. People often think that something is of greater value when it is priced higher. I recommend that business owners need to focus on offering more value to their client that is not related to price. There are also options to partner with like businesses to [...]

Only You Can Define Your Definition of Success

Make Your Best Impression Blog   ·   May 14, 2009

Society has its own standard of success. Some people reach it and some don’t. Many who do reach it wonder what it was all for. Before you jump on society’s bandwagon learn to express what true success means to you. Your goals in life stem from your personal beliefs about life. What fills you will [...]

How Can Workers Set Themselves Apart in This Era of Layoffs?

Make Your Best Impression Blog, News & Testimonials, Press Room / Media   ·   May 11, 2009

First, we need to look at history and realize that we have been through recessions before. We are a nation of resilient people; we will get through this recession, but what we do today will determine how we bounce back and set the stage for generations to come. “When a professional chooses to invest in [...]

Join the Show: Creating your best first impression

Make Your Best Impression Blog, News & Testimonials, Press Room / Media   ·   May 8, 2009

Call-in Number: (646) 478-4999 Upcoming Show: 5/13/2009 12:00 PM -1:00 PM Host Name: Angel Wilder You’ve heard the saying “You never get a second chance to make a first impression”. It’s true. Join me and my co-host Danette Moss, along with our special guest Dallas Teague Snider, as we discuss business etiquette and how it [...]

The Answer to the Age Old Question: How do I get in the door?

Make Your Best Impression Blog   ·   May 7, 2009

Greetings everyone, Wow, sometimes it is impossible to pass the gatekeeper. Years ago I was trying to get an appointment with the decision maker for a large training program. This account was worth many room at our hotels and if acquired would  help fill the need for our base business for the year. After several unsuccessful attempts, [...]

Etiquette tips on how to utilize videoconferencing most effectively

Make Your Best Impression Blog   ·   May 2, 2009

When thinking of this subject, I sought an expert in the field to help us highlight some tips for success. Businesses are beginning to do what they do in completely new ways in order to adjust to the challenges of the current economy.  Gone, at least for now, are the days of deep expense accounts, [...]